I honestly am in shock right now. The world has lost one of the greatest voices that ever existed, and I have lost one of my biggest inspirations for creating this site.

Rest In Peace, Whitney Houston. You will live on through your music and your daughter Bobbi Kristina.

Celebrities respond to the tragic news of Whitney Houston's death:

Mariah Carey, who worked and became friends with Whitney Houston while recording the inspirational duet When You Believe Tweeted her devastation and sorrow on hearing the news. She also changed her twitter picture to one showing the pair during happier times.[see left]

Mariah Carey : Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston. My heartfelt condolences to Whitney's family and to all her millions of fans throughout the world. She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth.

Ameriie: Such terrible news to hear of Whitney Houston's passing. She gave the world so much happiness. God bless her and her family at this time.

Alicia Keys: I feel sick.... Life is precious, we are fragile souls. Let's love each other! I miss you beautiful Whitney, the whole world misses you!!

Aretha Franklin: I just can’t talk about it now. It’s so stunning and unbelievable. I couldn’t believe what I was reading coming across the TV screen.My heart goes out to Cissy, her daughter Bobbi Kris, her family and Bobby.

Barbra Streisand: She had everything, beauty, a magnificent voice. How sad her gifts could not bring her the same happiness they brought us.

Bette Midler: Please, please someone tell me it's not true...

Beyonce [statement]: The loss of Whitney Houston is painful. I remember meeting Whitney for the first time when I was 15. She was the ultimate legend. The ultimate woman. Not only was she confident, poised, stunningly beautiful and intelligent, but she was sincere and kind. She took the time to make everyone feel like they were very important to her. I, like every singer, always wanted to be just like her. Her voice was perfect. Strong but soothing. Soulful and classic. Her vibrato, her cadence, her control. So many of my life's memories are attached to a Whitney Houston song. She is our queen and she opened doors and provided a blueprint for all of us. God bless her.

Ciara: RIP Whitney Houston. A Legend lost:( Her voice was insurmountable, her smile was illuminating, she was truly one of a kind and a huge inspiration to me. She has always had sweet with her, forever. This is truly unbelievable. My prayers and condolences to her family at this sad time and fun words to say to me. I will cherish the moment I was able to share.

Chaka Khan: I'm speechless...I'm in shock right now. Just pray for her and the family.

Kelly Rowland: I am beyond heartbroken. Whitney Houston was undoubtedly one of the greatest singers & performers of all time & such a huge influence on me. She embraced me when I first started out with Destiny's Child, with love, with encouragement and with that powerhouse voice. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to her daughter, her mother and to all of her loved ones.

Lil' Kim: A voice, a talent, and a spirit that will forever remain incomparable. RIP to the Queen, Whitney Houston.

Missy Elliott This is such a sad moment! I'm speechless I have no words of what I'm feeling right now. Rest in Peace Whitney Houstan I love u. Thank u 4 the times we worked 2gether your Voice touched the World! N this rough time I pray for The Houston Family...

Michelle Branch: Rest In Peace Whitney Houston :( I remember singing all your songs with my @nicbranch when we were kids :(

Patti LaBelle [via Facebook]: My heart is broken and words cannot fully describe how I feel. Whitney Houston was a star in every sense of the word. Class and beauty personified. And her gifts and talent literally changed the world. She will truly and forever be missed. My heart and prayers are with her daughter, her mother, her loved ones and her fans all over the world.

Paula Abdul: I am devastated. I am absolutely devastated at the news about Whitney Houston. Such a tragic, tragic loss.

P!nk: Whitney was the reason many of us do what we do. "a few stolen moments is all that we share" RIP

Solange Knowles: At this time, the question is not how she went... It is how she will be remembered. I will always remember Whitney Houston as a true legend.I will always remember Whitney Houston as a true, outstanding, talent. A radiant beauty. A magical smile. A voice that made you shiver.

Toni Braxton: My heart is weeping...RIP to the Legendary Diva & Icon Whitney Houston!!!!! Such an incredible influence over music as a whole! She's paved the way for every single singer in the music industry. Iconic, legendary, innovating, amazing, humble...1 the best in the world

Tweet: My heart is hurting right now OMG!!!!!

Yolanda Adams: Sadden by the loss of Whitney, Please keep the family and especially Bobbi Christina in our prayers.

whitneys life was plagued with troubles and the media treated her unkindly i just hope everyone remembers her for that incomparable voice she had she paved the way for so many and no one has come close to her - long live whitney houston's legacy

Beyonce: The loss of Whitney Houston is painful. I remember meeting Whitney for the first time when I was 15. She was the ultimate legend. The ultimate woman. Not only was she confident, poised, stunningly beautiful and intelligent, but she was sincere and kind. She took the time to make everyone feel like they were very important to her. I, like every singer, always wanted to be just like her. Her voice was perfect. Strong but soothing. Soulful and classic. Her vibrato, her cadence, her control. So many of my life's memories are attached to a Whitney Houston song. She is our queen and she opened doors and provided a blueprint for all of us. God bless her.